Our Blog: Scherzo

June 20th, 2026

A Father’s Heart: How Music Connected Me to My Daughters

There is a sound in my house that I never get tired of hearing. It is the sound of my daughter Luna Sofia playing piano, or my daughter Valentina practicing […]

Left: Quinn, 5, at his preschool graduation. Right: Hugo, 3, lounging against the couch.

May 10th, 2026

The Music of Motherhood

My life looks different than I had envisioned, but it’s perfect the way it is.

Caricature of the composer, Dvorak, holding a pigeon named Otis. The pigeon looks like Otis Twelve, former host of Morning Classics on KVNO. There's a joke that says that any resemblance to the actual Otis Twelve is purely coincidental.

April 15th, 2026

Antonin Dvorak: A Composer’s Unlikely Pet Passion

Czech composer Antonin Dvořák’s affection centered completely on pigeons. Not just one pigeon, but dozens. For Antonin Dvořák, one could never have too many pigeons.

April 6th, 2026

A Cheerful Reminder About an Uncomfortable Topic

Not long ago, we had a KVNO staff retreat where each of us brought a personal item and shared why it matters. The stories were insightful and funny and moving […]

Collage of KVNO hosts. Fernando Montejano, Gabriel Escalera, Be Rasmussen, Allyson Jay, Jeff Koterba, and Emily McIvor smile in front of microphones.

March 25th, 2026

Springtime and fund drives—always an exciting adventure

Listener contributions are now the largest and most important source of funding for KVNO’s operations.

Photo illustration showing Sherry Brownrigg in the studio surrounded by drawings of musical notes, comedy and tragedy masks, and an artist's brush and palette.

March 5th, 2026

Looking Ahead: Why 2026 and beyond has me so excited

I believe KVNO has one of the most talented and dedicated teams in the city. Their passion for bringing you the music and programs you love is extraordinary.